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Roman J. Israel, Esq Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 28, 2017

Roman J. Israel, Esq

Release Date: Friday, November 3, 2017 Limited Friday, November 10, 2017 Expansion

A Los Angeles attorney, is offered a job at a prestigious law firm after the death of his longtime partner. He takes on a case that has life-altering repercussions.

Director: Dan Gilroy

Starring: Denzel Washington Colin Farrell Hugo Armstrong Carmen Ejogo

PG-13 Drama 2 hrs, 9 m

  • 2.5 / 5.0
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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
A hard nosed liberal lawyer named Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner, the firm's front man, has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He finds out some unsettling things about what the crusading law firm as done that run afoul of his values of helping the poor and dispossessed, and finds himself in existential crisis that leads to extreme action.
Cited as modified plot formulation from deadline.com
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Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq – Cast List

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Who is making Roman J. Israel, Esq – Crew List

A look at Roman J. Israel, Esq behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dan Gilroy last helmed Velvet Buzzsaw and Nightcrawler. The film's writer Dan Gilroy last penned Andor (Series) and Velvet Buzzsaw.

Director
Dan Gilroy
Screenwriter
Producers
Todd Black
Jennifer Fox
Brian Oliver

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Key Facts

  • Colin Farrell will play the slick, money-focused lawyer who recruits the researcher to his firm (Hollywood Reporter, 1/31/17).
  • The under $40 million pic is Michael Clayton meets The Verdict (Deadline.com, 9/21/16).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Completed

Changed Roman J. Israel, Esq movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Just wrapped, eyeing a fourth-quarter 2017 release.

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Begin production in Los Angeles in March.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and some violence
Runtime
2 hrs, 9 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Inner City

Language
English
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Roman J. Israel, Esq Release Date: When was the film released?

Roman J. Israel, Esq was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 3 , 2017. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Thor: Ragnarok, The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Lady Bird. As a limited release, Roman J. Israel, Esq was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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